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1999 Rolex Mens

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Submariner 16613 Blue Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm stainless steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date display at...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 16220
Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 16220

Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 16220

By Rolex

Located in Dallas, TX

Rolex Datejust Men's Stainless Steel Watch Silver Dial 16220 - Automatic winding, 31 jewels, Quickset, sapphire crystal. Datejust. Stainless steel case with engine-turned bezel (36mm...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch
Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

Rolex Daytona 16518 18K Yellow Gold White Dial Mens Watch

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Daytona 16518 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm case made of 18K yellow gold, paired with an 18K yellow gold bezel. The white dial is equipped with luminous gold hands an...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee Stainless Steel Silver Dial Men Watch 16234

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned good condition. Clean dial. No original box and papers. Comes with a chronostore box. * Free Shipping within the USA * Two-year warranty coverage * 14-day return policy wi...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36mm Jubilee 18K Gold Steel Champagne Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

General Information: Brand: Rolex Model Name: Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Style: Luxury Type: Wristwatch Department: Men Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland Vintage: Ye...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Steel

Rolex Masterpiece Platinum Day Date Diamond Bezel Meteorit Dial Mens Watch 18946
Rolex Masterpiece Platinum Day Date Diamond Bezel Meteorit Dial Mens Watch 18946

Rolex Masterpiece Platinum Day Date Diamond Bezel Meteorit Dial Mens Watch 18946

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Original Box and Papers are not included comes with a Chronostore presentation box and authenticity card. Details: Brand Rolex Color White Department Men Model Number 18946 Model Ro...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Platinum

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's all-stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.14000 automatic, c.1995, all original, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a maste...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 14000 All Original Mens Air King 34m Automatic RA795

By Rolex

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Timeless classic, Men's Rolex Oyster "Air-King" Precision Ref.14000 automatic, c.1995, in excellent working condition. Verified authentic by a master watchmaker. Gorgeous Rolex signe...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch
Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch

Rolex Datejust 36mm Automatic 18K Gold & Stainless Steel Men's Wrist Watch

By Rolex

Located in Mount Kisco, NY

The Rolex 1995 Oyster Perpetual Datejust is a classic example of Rolex's timeless elegance and durability. The attractive fluted bezel and center links of the Oyster bracelet and ce...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Stainless Steel, Yellow Gold, Steel

1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)
1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)

1996 Men's Rolex 36mm DateJust Two Tone 18K Gold/ Stainless Steel Watch (Unworn)

By Rolex

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Year: 1996. Brand: Rolex. Gender: Men's. Dial: Diamonds. Model: DateJust. Dial Color: Black. Case Back: Screw. Condition: Unworn. Bracelet Size: Full Set. Model Number: 16233. Crysta...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel and White Diamond Roman Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel and White Diamond Roman Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust with Diamond Bezel and White Diamond Roman Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex 36mm Datejust Custom Diamond Bezel, White Roman Dial 16014 This watch is in like new condition. It has been polished, serviced and has no visible scratches or blemishes. All ou...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Champagne 18K Yellow Gold and Stainless Steel Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

A classic Rolex Datejust (16233), featuring a self-winding automatic watch with a 36 mm stainless steel case and an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. A Rolex jubilee of 18K yellow gold a...

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1990s Unknown Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Stainless Steel

Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233
Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233

Rolex Datejust 36mm No Holes 18k Gold Steel Blue Vignette Dial Mens Watch 16233

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Pre-owned. No Holes case. No box and papers. Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Datejust 16233 Model Number: 16233 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxur...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613
Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613

Rolex Submariner Holes 18 Karat Holes Steel Black Dial Automatic Men Watch 16613

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Brand and Model Information: Brand: Rolex Model: Rolex Submariner 16613 Model Number: 16613 Type and Style: Type: Wristwatch Style: Luxury Department: Men Display: Analog Vintage: Y...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Steel, Stainless Steel

Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers
Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

Daytona ZENITH 16520 Patrizzi Black Dial Mens Watch Box & Papers

By Rolex

Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Daytona 16520 Men's Watch. This watch features a 40mm stainless steel case with a stainless steel tachymetric bezel. It is designed with a Patrizzi black dial ...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & White 18K Gold
1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & White 18K Gold

1991 Tudor (Rolex) Prince Oysterdate Mens Midsize Watch - SS & White 18K Gold

By Tudor

Located in Suwanee, GA

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stD...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

White Gold, Stainless Steel

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Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 14060 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. M...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 16613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date displa...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner 116613 Mens Watch. 40mm Stainless steel case with Unidirectional rotating 18K yellow gold bezel with a blue top ring. Blue dial with yellow g...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar ""Swiss"" Dial Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous d...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch Box Papers
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch Box Papers

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch Box Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case with yellow gold unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with luminous gold hands and luminous dot hour markers. Mi...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16570 "SWISS" Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16570 "SWISS" Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16570 "SWISS" Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Mi...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 16600 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 16600 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Sea-Dweller 16600 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Men's Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Sea-Dweller watch. Stainless steel 40mm case. Unidirectional rotating stainless steel bezel with black bezel insert. Black dial with luminous hands....

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box and Papers
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box and Papers

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch Box and Papers

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands indexes and dot hour markers. Minute marke...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Daytona Two Tone Diamond Dial Men's Watch excellent condition comes with original papers all original Rolex parts shop with confidence free overnight shipping 5 year war...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 men's Watch. 356mm stainless steel case with yellow gold fluted bezel. silver dial with luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer d...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel. grey dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Date display at 3 o'clock positi...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16220 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16220 Mens Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with stainless steel engine turn bezel. Blue dial with steel hands and Roman numeral hour markers. Date display at 3 o'cloc...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 16613 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. 18k yellow gold bezel with blue insert. Blue dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Date displa...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary fluted bezel. Champagne dial with luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on ...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Minute ma...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner 16610 Men Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands indexes and dot hour markers. Minute marke...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel. Champagne dial with Luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the out...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16233 Men's Watch. 36mm stainless steel case with an 18K yellow gold fluted bezel. White dial with gold hands and hour markers. Quickset date function...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch
Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16233 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. Yellow Gold fluted bezel. Black dial with luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Roman numeral hour markers on the...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar "Swiss" Dial Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar "Swiss" Dial Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar "Swiss" Dial Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Polar ""Swiss"" Dial Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous d...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Air King 14000 Men's Watch
Rolex Air King 14000 Men's Watch

Rolex Air King 14000 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Air-King 14000 Men's Watch. 34mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel smooth bezel. Silver dial with steel hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the outer dial. ...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch
Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch

Rolex Daydate Bark 18248 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Daydate 36mm Bark 18248 Men's Watch very good condition all original parts 5 year warranty no box or papers shop with confidence free overnight shipping

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Rolex Daytona 16518 Zenith Men's Watch
Rolex Daytona 16518 Zenith Men's Watch

Rolex Daytona 16518 Zenith Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Daytona 16518 Zenith Men Watch. 40mm 18k Yellow Gold case. Yellow Gold Stationary bezel. White dial with Luminous gold hands and index hour markers. Minute markers on the o...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch
Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Explorer II 16570 Men's Watch. 40mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel 24 Hour Time Display bezel. White dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour markers. Min...

Category

1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch
Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch

Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Submariner Date 16610 Men's Watch. 42mm Stainless Steel case. Stainless Steel Unidirectional rotating bezel. Black dial with Luminous Steel hands and luminous dot hour marke...

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1990s Wrist Watches

Rolex Mens Yatchmaster 16622 Oyster Blue
Rolex Mens Yatchmaster 16622 Oyster Blue

Rolex Mens Yatchmaster 16622 Oyster Blue

By Rolex

Located in San Fernando, CA

Brand - Rolex Model - 16622 Yatchmaster Metals - stainless steel Case size - 40mm Bezel - Rotating Steel Crystal - Sapphire Movement - Automatic Rolex cal.3135 Dial - Custom blue W...

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1990s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 16234 Men's Watch

By Rolex

Located in New York, NY

Rolex Datejust 16234 Men Watch. 36mm Stainless Steel case. White Gold fluted bezel. Black dial. Minute markers on the outer dial. Date display at the 3 o'clock position. Stainle...

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1990s Wrist Watches

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1999 Rolex Mens For Sale on 1stDibs

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Rolex for sale on 1stDibs

While the rise in popularity of vintage Rolex watches is of no surprise to aficionados, collectors and industry experts, when it comes to contemporary luxury wristwatches, Rolex is also often the first brand that springs to mind. Not only is the company revered for its precision timekeeping and impeccable craftsmanship, but its name was designed to be memorable.

Rolex's enviable worldwide recognition can be credited in part to the genius of company founder Hans Wilsdorf. When the German-born watch dealer and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis, set up their London enterprise, in 1905, they called it Wilsdorf & Davis, according to the traditional formula.

But Wilsdorf was determined to come up with another name that was short, would look good on a watch dial and was easy to say and remember in several languages. In 1908, he trademarked the name Rolex, and by 1920, he had moved the company to Geneva and redubbed it as Montres Rolex S.A.

But the main reasons for the brand’s success are its aforementioned commitment to precision and unflagging pursuit of innovation. In 1926, the company introduced the aptly named Oyster model. With a screw-down crown and case back, both fitted with rubber gaskets, this was the first truly waterproof watch.

Five years later, Rolex upped the ante with the Oyster Perpetual. That model’s patented Perpetual movement contained a rotor mechanism enabling it to self-wind. In another trendsetting move, in 1945, the brand debuted the Datejust, with a date window prominently displayed on the dial.

The company’s two most iconic models are sports watches. Although the Submariner, which debuted in 1953, was developed as a dive watch, its waterproof case, solid construction and good looks made it a favorite of adventurers and urbanites alike, including James Bond, who wore it in classics like Dr. No and Goldfinger. The Daytona, the racing chronograph made famous by Paul Newman, is especially sought after by collectors. Newman’s personal Daytona, which hit the auction block in 2017, sold for $17.8 million.

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Finding the Right Wrist-watches for You

Antique, vintage and luxury wristwatches have captured the hearts and minds of all manner of watch collectors as well as the watchmakers themselves — it's time you found your own.

Certain vintage watches for men and iconic watch designs for women are sought after not only because of their graceful proportions or innovative materials but also because of the illustrious histories of the houses that created them, histories that they stylishly embody.

Bulgari’s legendary Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional wristwatches.

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist.

In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Are you shopping for a wristwatch? It’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors.

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